Mountain Home man arrested for attempted murder in stabbing

Just eight days after a 38-year-old woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her estranged husband, Mountain Home police have arrested a 41-year-old Mountain Home man for attempted murder in connection with another stabbing that occurred Wednesday morning.

Eric Hall Guynes was arrested on charges of criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree battery, first-degree assault, arson and a parole violation. He was taken to the Baxter County jail where he was held in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

At 5:06 a.m. on Wednesday, police received a call about a stabbing near the intersection of AR Highway 201 N. and North St. The victim reportedly had multiple stab wounds, according to Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel.

The investigation got underway as the victim was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Later in the morning, at approximately 6:54 a.m. near the intersection of Cardinal and Spring streets, authorities detained Guynes and another individual, transporting both to the police department.

After being interviewed by police, one person was released while Guynes was arrested and taken to the Baxter County jail, according to Manuel. A vehicle matching the description of the suspect's vehicle was seized as part of the investigation, Manuel said.

After receiving a warrant, police searched the vehicle, a Chrysler van. Manuel said evidence was discovered and seized during that search. The arson charge stems from Guynes allegedly starting a fire at the scene.

The chief said the victim's identity may be released Thursday.

Guynes has a criminal history in Baxter County dating back to 2012. He has been convicted of a total of 11 felonies in Baxter County, including eight for theft of property, two for residential burglary and one for breaking or entering, according to electronic court records.

Guynes latest conviction stems from stealing a truck from the parking lot of a Mountain Home apartment complex.